Panasonic TX-32PB50F, TX-28PB50F Operating Instructions Manual

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26With a DTS / Dolby Digital input or if Pro Logic is selected in Surround mode, the following three modes of operation areavailable as the Speaker setting: Normal, Phantom, 3 Stereo.If front and rear speakers are connected, useNormal mode. Centre speaker information willbe produced by the TV’s internal left and rightspeakers. With a DTS / Dolby Digital 5.1 input,the subwoofer/LFE speaker information isproduced by the TV’s internal subwoofer. If theinternal speaker is switched off (see page 25)and an external centre speaker used, thespeaker must be connected using RCA cables,via an external amplifier (otherwise it will notoutput any sound). See page 30 for connectiondetails.If external front left and right speakers are notconnected, use Phantom mode. Left, right, andcentre information will now be produced by theTV speakers. If you choose to use this mode withthe internal speaker switched off and front leftand right speakers connected, these must beconnected using RCA cables, via an externalamplifier (otherwise they will not output anysound). See page 30 for connection detailsThis is the best mode to use if rear speakers arenot connected. When using this mode, the rearleft and right surround information is redirectedto the front left and right speakers. Centreinformation is output by the TV’s internalspeakers. If the internal speaker is switched off(see page 25) and an external centre speakerused, it must be connected to the TV using RCAcables, via an external amplifier (otherwise it willnot output any sound). See page 30 forconnection details.Simulated surround modes allow various types of surround effects to be produced by mimicking both the direct sound, as heard bythe audience, and the sound reflected back from the surrounding walls e.g. ceiling and floor space in a space such as a disco. Thereare three different effects to choose from, each reflecting a different atmosphere:Setting Appropriate sources EffectDisco Disco, dance or jazz music A crowded nightclubMovie All movies or music software recorded without Simulates a surround sound recordingDolby SurroundStadium Any live sports occasion A packed sports stadiumThe speaker output levels from the different options, eg: Left, Centre,Right, Rear left and Rear right, should be adjusted from your usuallistening position, to obtain the best results. The level can be set usingeither the TV sound or the provided test signal.Notes:D The adjustments available will vary according to the mode chosen.D If you have a DTS / Dolby Digital 5.1 input, and are using the internalsubwoofer to produce the subwoofer/LFE information, you canchange the subwoofer/LFE volume by altering the Subwoofersetting in the SOUND menu. See page 9.D When using external stereo equipment, it is advisable to set thespeaker levels to the midpoint position.DTS / Dolby Digital and Pro Logic modesNormal modeRear rightsurroundspeakerRear leftsurroundspeakerFrontrightspeakerFrontleftspeakerPhantom modeRear rightsurroundspeakerRear leftsurroundspeaker3 Stereo modeFrontrightspeakerFrontleftspeakerNormalPhantom3 StereoSimulated modeSpeaker level setupSpeaker level setup --- Pro Logic mode